Harkle Road, offered for sale for the first time ever by the original family that built this remarkable Novato property. The offer consists of seven detached homes situated across approximately 2.25 acres, including two of Novato's most recognizable residences: the rotating Round House (Turns 320 degrees) and the iconic Potato Chip House. Opportunities to acquire approximately 2.25 acres of buildable land in Novato already improved with seven income-producing homes are exceptionally rare. The property offers an incoming owner the ability to preserve a unique piece of local history while exploring the potential to add additional homes or subdivide the land, subject to independent investigation and approval by the City of Novato and all other applicable agencies. All seven homes are tenant occupied and separately metered for water, gas and electricity. Tenants pay their own utilities, leaving the landlord responsible primarily for property taxes and insurance and helping keep operating expenses exceptionally low. This is far more than a traditional seven-unit investment. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an irreplaceable Novato property with existing income, significant land, historic character and compelling long-term upside. Please do not enter Harkle Road without permission. The homes are located on private property and require permission to view.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
2.25 acresLot Size
$440Price/Sq.Ft.
7 car garageParking
Listed by Angelo Baglieri•DRE #DRE #01996324• Marcus & Millichap
Central Novato, located between Novato Creek and Highway 101, is a historic and civic Novato neighborhood with a walkable downtown grid and a creekside greenbelt. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Grant Avenue at Redwood Boulevard, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and old-school storefronts set a steady, small-city pace. Community pillars include the Novato Theater Company, the Novato History Museum, and Trek Winery. Early- and mid-century homes mix with classic Main Street commercial blocks and pocket courtyards. Vintage signage, shade trees, and public art give the streetscape a lived-in feel. Trails and lawns along Novato Creek Park tie daily routines to the water and footbridges.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
In-unit laundry
Heating and cooling details available in remarks
Bedrooms
16 bedrooms total
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in unit
Heating & cooling
Heating: see remarks
Cooling: see remarks
Exterior features
Private lot
Home design
Residential income property (multi-family)
5 or more units
7 buildings on the parcel
Parking
Garage with 7 spaces
7 total parking spaces (see remarks for details)
Construction
Built in 1960
Utilities
Separate meters for utilities (see remarks)
Gas on separate meter
Electric on separate meter
Water served by water district with separate meter
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association fee
Financial info
7 total residential units (1 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedrooms, 3 three-bedrooms)
Electricity and solar
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The R1 zoning districts are intended for areas appropriate for the development of single family homes. The maximum allowable residential density ranges from 1.1 to 5 dwelling units per acre. The R1 zoning district is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Recreation
Communications tower
Jun 5, 2026 • Active
Multi-family express
Plumbing
Jan 24, 2023 • Final
Commercial plumbing
Install a new gas line from the meter to a new tankless water heater. Replace the existing water heater with a new tankless water heater.
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Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Novato, CA • 94945
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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